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Beat the Blerch

Name: Beat the Blerch
Start: 2025-09-06
End: 2025-09-06
Location: Carnation

Carnation, United States • 6 Sep 2025

Beat the Blerch is a unique running event featuring a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon, inspired by a comic from The Oatmeal. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, in Carnation, Washington, the race takes place at Tolt MacDonald Park, offering a scenic flat course through lush forests along the Snoqualmie Valley Trail. Participants can enjoy a fun atmosphere with aid stations stocked with treats like Nutella sandwiches and birthday cake. The event encourages camaraderie and fun, making it a delightful experience for runners of all levels. More details can be found on the official website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Washington Carnation

Race information

Website

26 mi

Full Marathon

13 mi

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Sunday May 4

Mt Si Trail Run

Snoqualmie - 9 mi from Carnation

The Mt Si Relay & Trail Runs is a popular running event taking place on May 4, 2025, in Snoqualmie, WA. This event features various race distances, including a 50-mile ultra, 50K, marathon, and half marathon, catering to both novice and experienced runners. The course primarily follows the scenic Sn..

Fri - Sat May 9-10

Tiger Claw

Issaquah - 10 mi from Carnation

2 mi

50 km

50 mi

The Tiger Claw is a challenging trail running event held in Issaquah, Washington, on May 9-10, 2025. It features multiple race options, including the 50k, the Ascent, and the Big Cat, with the latter combining both the ascent and 50k races. The course traverses rugged Pacific Northwest terrain on Ti..

Saturday May 10

Cougar Mountain Trail Run

Bellevue - 13 mi from Carnation

5 mi

10 mi

The Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series, organized by the Seattle Running Club and Northwest Trail Runs, features a variety of trail running events in King County's Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park. Scheduled for May 10, 2025, participants can choose between a 5.1-mile and a 10.8-mile race. This..

Saturday May 10

Trillium Trail Run

Bainbridge Island - 28 mi from Carnation

0 km

5 km

10 km

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Saturday May 24

Leavenworth Skyline 27k

North Bend - 11 mi from Carnation

27 km

The Leavenworth Skyline 27k will take place in North Bend on Saturday 24 May 2025. You can run 27 kilometers.

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Sat - Sun May 24-25

Pigtails Challenge

Renton - 18 mi from Carnation

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